Hi all I've done some investigation regarding front and rear lights on the SS180 and have found the following:- The SS180 shared the same rear light with the...
That "C" style is nifty. Alex C. at Vespa Motorsport in San Diego let me gawk at one a few months ago when I was last down there. The reflectors and lens were...
Wow! Are you sure on this? Where did you find the chassis number break points for the taillamps and headlamps? Also, every SS I've ever seen has a single...
The information I have comes from a set of Piaggio parts books covering all Vespa models including cars and commercial vehicles up to 1977. It is an excellent...
No because all the SS I had or that I saw were without battery and fiited with a two bulbs headlamp..(a little pilot and the big bulb) a bientot! J-F ... ...
... chris, all the '66 and later SS's I've seen here in the US have been single bulb. My '65 did have a pilot bulb though. Maybe just another eccentric ...
Hey all, Scott Smallwood of Supersonic Scooters in Ohio is doing up an SS180 and is looking for a front fender - preferably straight, but I think he'd settle ...
Do you have the ability to post the pages concerned with the headlamp and tail lamp, or, can you copy the parts book for purchase? It sounds like a great...
... bulb ... been single ... eccentric ... Scott you may be right that the single bulb headlamp was fitted to a batch of SS's in the US, but I can't find any...
Hi Paul I will scan the pages and post them to the photo section. It would cost too much to copy, it's a set of 3 books and covers all parts and all country...
You might be wondering...what do you get with your Amerivespa registration? 1 T-shirt 1 Rally Patch 1 Rally Pin 1 Friday Night Party Ticket 1 Saturday Meal...
Hi Jan I have been on holiday for a few days and only just got your message. I was pulling your leg and have been thinking of your headlight problem. Have you...
Glyn Johnson
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Apr 4, 2002 7:51 pm
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Hello group, I just acquired a replacement body for my 1963 GS160 Mark II project. In comparing it visually with the first scooter body, this second one (VIN...
Glyn, Well at least you had a lot of ideas, why my VS5 headlight beam can't be adjusted low enough. I will refuse any thoughts that the frame should be bent -...
WOW!! This sounds like a GREAT book!! Is there ANY way I could purchase a copy from you? This sound like EXACTLY what I've been searching for to clear up...
Hi Paul sorry the book is not for sale. However, I will talk to my printers and see if they will give me a price to copy it. I will let you know, however I...
Hi everyone, The old GS 160 cases are back together with all on the nice shiny new seals inside. I want to make sure I'm tightening everything up correctly. ...
... I'm guessing you are talking under the gas tank (the seat hole) My mark II doesn't have any tubes of any sort under there other than the tube in the rear...
Jan even though I am retired, I do a part time job as a History Guide in my town (Shakespeares Birthplace as you guessed) so I can't look at my bike till next...
Glyn Johnson
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Apr 6, 2002 7:17 pm
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Paul Golden rule in our World of old scoots....never ever throw anything away....someday it will be useful to someone! Glyn ps we have all done it .. ... From:...
Glyn Johnson
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Apr 6, 2002 7:17 pm
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Walter My 160Mk2 purchased in England in March 1965 also had the two threaded holes in the down tube inside the front toolbox. The bike was brand new. I always...
Glyn Johnson
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Apr 6, 2002 7:17 pm
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... My guess is economy of scale. That particular stamping was probably used in several frames across the range, including the standard 125/150's and maybe...
Sorry for the delay but I have now posted the Head and Tail lamp diagrams in the Files section (SS Lights). On the headlamp diagram you will see someone has...
Hi Scott I have some information on locking torques for the SS which may help. I have scanned the relevant pages which you will find in the files section under...
Do you like the Shag image? Have you passed on the Amerivespa pre-registration because you won't make it to Amerivespa? Don't let that be a reason to pass up a...
Chris, Thank you very much. I'm guessing that if it says "5,5 - 6,0" That would be read as "five and a half to six meter-kilograms" "Meter Kilograms"? is that...
Thanks all for the intriguing feedback. walter ... probably used ... 125/150's and ... remember ... them ... compare a ... looking ... sense, ... same ... ...
